NCOD: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

NCOD provides communication access, leadership opportunities, scholarships and direct communication classes for approximately 150 students who are deaf and hard of hearing each year. Registering with NCOD allows students to receive access services such as interpreting, speech-to-text transcription, note taking, tutoring and academic advisement as well as priority registration.

Prospective and current deaf & hard of hearing students can find detailed information on this website. NCOD's students can take advantage of a variety of social and leadership opportunities such as Deaf CSUNians, a student organization that provides cultural, political, and social awareness opportunities for its members, the campus, and the community.

Upcoming Events

Friday, April 27, 2018 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Each year, talented individuals receive scholarships and awards in recognition of their contributions to the CSUN/NCOD community. NCOD Award & Scholarship applications are accepted during the Spring semester and the ceremony occurs in late Spring semester.Read more

Monday, July 23, 2018 - 9:00am to Friday, July 27, 2018 - 4:30pm

Please join us at our 11th Annual Summer Institute. Click here to see the full list of course descriptions, presenters, and costs. All levels of interpreters, professionals, and interpreting students are welcome! Read more

Student Success Stories

Tyler Pugeda, a double major in philosophy and mathematics who happens to be deaf, was recently awarded the prestigious President’s Scholarship due to his excellent work in the classroom. Read more

A Tale of Two Sisters

When Hala and Hadel Somo immigrated to the United States from Iraq seven years ago they couldn’t speak — or even hear — English. Both were born deaf and had no formal training in any form of sign language. Now, as California State University, Northridge students, they’re on the way to becoming advocates for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.Read more